Sabtu, 29 Juni 2013

United States of America: Communications Manager, health

Organization: FHI 360
Country: United States of America
Closing date: July 31, 2013

USA NGO Jobs Vacancies FHI 360 is an organization for human development non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives in lasting ways integrated feed, locally based on solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender equality, youth, research, technology, communication and social marketing, creating a unique mix of capabilities to address interrelated challenges today. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries and in every State of the United States. We seek qualified candidates for the position of Communications Manager, health in Washington, DC.
Position description:
To work collaboratively within a dynamic, fast-paced, deadline-oriented, multimedia communications department to serve as a link between Corporate Communications and global health, population and nutrition, as well as other health-oriented projects. Key functions include developing strong partnerships with the members of the program lead/team and by providing strategic and tactical support communications and legal counsel. The position entails within a matrixed organizational structure where I work is implemented in multiple regions, each with its own unique priorities and challenges. As this position will be responsible for overseeing communications for various programs and projects within the health sector, strong account management will be essential for success. Specific responsibilities include:
The development of systems and processes to initiate proactive outreach to key health leaders in order to create partnerships and regular exchange of information.Translate health technical information in accessible language; strong understanding of science/health content is imperative. Generation of corporate communication material such as web content, fact sheets, brochures, reports for a wide range of audiences including, but not limited to Governments, funders and partners, the leader in local areas and key audiences around the world; must have the ability to create content, and manage approvals, production and distribution.Help: comprehensive 360 FHI narration; stories; key messages in the context of overall corporate communications strategy in order to place the global leadership of FHI 360 in human development.Managing team processes and ensure that tasks are completed on time and within budget.Management, mentoring and supervising junior staff to meet departmental and organizational objectives.Working with other members of the communications team on communication initiatives across sectors and regions where FHI 360 has a strong presence.Representing 360 FHI communications task force and committees; serve as brand Ambassador in appropriate.Contribute, through daily actions, an organizational culture of diversity, commitment to social change, high performance, continuous improvement of quality and innovation.
Minimum requirements:
MA/MS experience with 5-7 communications; BS/BA with 7-9 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 6-8 years of experience in public health or equivalent years and experience in international development.Contemporary experience in multimedia communication, with strong skills in writing.Evidence of successful project management.Evidence of successful management.Evidence of ability to work as part of a team, meeting deadlines and coherent and consistent performance in a high profile and fast.

How to apply USA NGO Jobs Vacancies:
FHI 360 is a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates can register online through the FHI career center 360 at www.fhi360.org/careers or through the employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please send resume and cover letter, including salary requirements. Please specify the source in your application.
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Stati Uniti d'America: Senior Manager per le comunicazioni

Organization: Freedom House
Country: United States of America
Closing date: August 28, 2013

USA NGO Jobs Vacancies Freedom House promotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the world through research, advocacy and programs that support frontline activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our analytical reports, including highly regarded the freedom in the world, freedom of the press, freedom on the net and Nations in transit. With 13 offices and two offices of the United States, we support the right of every person to be free.
Position summary
The Senior Manager for communications will oversee the development, implementation and management of external communication strategies and plans through messaging, media relations, outreach and coverage of Freedom House events and initiatives to support the advancement of freedom. This position is based in Washington DC and reports to the Executive Vice-President.
Minimum qualifications
A Master's degree in communications, marketing, or related fieldMinimum 10-12 years experience directly related; 2 years experience working for an NGO global or equivalent and 5 years of supervised staffStrong knowledge and understanding of international affairs with a focus on democracy and human rights issuesStrong ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writingDemonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with media outlets, elite guarantee news coverage positioning and publish media contentAttention to detail and the ability to multi task, generate content and oversee the production of content without errors on deadlinesStrong close knowledge of national and international media publications, including both traditional and social mediaDemonstrated ability to develop and implement an engaging social media strategyExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with the contacts and stakeholders in different environments, and cross-cultural sensitivity and a high degree of courtesy and professionalismStrong ability to persuade and facilitate cooperation among people with viewsAbility outriggers to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding sensitive aspects of the work in all periods
Tasks and responsibilities
Planning and managing external communications strategies to optimize the contributions of Freedom House to media coverage on key issues of democracy and human rightsDevelop and media outreach plans to maintain and expand contacts with the elite media and publications and to expand the coverage of the FH and commentaryAssess media analysis of methods of analysis and commentary and FH design to improve these communications coverageTrack best practices and trends and develop new media formats to convey messages through media applicationsServe FH as spokesman and main point of contact in all its mattersInitiate media, establish and maintain excellent working relationships with traditional media and online and answer any questions from the media in coordination with relevant media contacts staffManage FH and vendor relations in accordance with the procedures and the stories guidelinesIdentify and proactively pitch and help with placement of personal effectiveness and review op-edsResearchediting and producing press releases and other content that are timely, accurate, compelling and consistent with FH advance messaging freedomMonitor the latest news on issues of democracy and human rights and identify emerging stories for FH at experts in their commentaryPlan and organize implementation strategies for FH relationships, awareness initiatives and special events to maximize media coverage and impactManage to press conferences and other events and act as a media point contactDesign and leading strategies of social media to advance the FH's message on democracy and human rightsManage contents of The FH siteCoordinate and manage web communications planning for potential and actual crises, in close collaboration with the relevant staff to ensure effective FH strategy, messaging, implementation and follow-upDevelop and implement the guidelines, rules and policies and provide quality control for the media, campaigns and external communicationsWork in collaboration with all departments and field offices in promoting the Mission of FH through related duties as assigned mediaOther.
We offer great benefits including:
100% employer paid dental insurance insurance100% paid by the employer health insurance; or generously subsidized depending on selected option100% employer paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment100% employer paid short term disability and long term disability insuranceSupplemental/voluntary life insurance for employee, spouse and child (ren) 403 (b) retirement plan with generous matching funds with 100% scheduleFlexible 2 years accounts for medical expenses and dependent non-refundable expensesTransportation pre-tax payroll deduction to the underground of parking garage in DCGenerous maturazionee paid holidays, sick leave, personal leave and repayment for graduates studiesAnd holidaysTuition much more ...

How to apply USA NGO Jobs Vacancies:
Interested and qualified candidates
We invite qualified applicants to send a resume and cover letter with salary history and desired salary (only applicants who submit salary requirements will be considered for the position) to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax to (202) 822-3893, attention: HR Dept., referring to 2013-076 SMC in the subject line. Will be contacted only candidates who are selected for an interview.
Need to apply only candidates authorized to work in the United States without any restrictions.
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United States of America: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES ASSOCIATE/SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Organization: Tetra Tech
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 30 Jul 2013

USA NGO Jobs Vacancies Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont (http:www.tetratechintdev.com/) has an immediate home office staff opening for a highly qualified environmental specialist in the following areas: Global Climate Change (Adaptation), Forestry (REDD/REDD Plus), Coastal and Fisheries Management and NRM-related Food Security (tied to Feed the Future), and environmental compliance. This specialist will join Tetra Tech ARD’s Environment & Natural Resources (ENR) Sector, and will work on both program implementation and new business development, primarily for USAID-funded projects. It is essential that candidates demonstrate prior success with new business development, proposal writing, and contract management in either the non-profit or for-profit field of international development. This position will be preferably based in Tetra Tech ARD's home office in Burlington, or possibly the satellite office in Arlington, Virginia.
Responsibilities:* Identify, pursue, strategize, and lead the preparation of proposals for environmental and natural resource management in developing countries, including countries in conflict; * Develop and promote best practices and new approaches that address constraints in strengthening environmental and natural resource management through identification of prospective clients and strategies to meet those needs, including writing position papers and coordinating marketing efforts; * Travel regularly to provide technical assistance to projects, and to provide management and training support to project field staff, including project start-up and close-out; * Represent Tetra Tech ARD to clients in the US and developing countries; * Provide coverage for project management and contract oversight and management (periodically in the field), and strong financial management oversight; and * Provide technical advice and solutions to proposal development and projects in other Tetra Tech ARD sectors.
Qualifications:*Minimum of Master’s degree (PhD preferred) in forestry, environmental sciences, natural resource management, climate change, or ecology or other related field;* Minimum of eight (8) years of professional experience, including at least three (3) years overseas;* Demonstrated excellence and qualifications in a natural resources management or related field (e.g., forestry, biodiversity conservation, watershed management, geography, community based natural resources management, anthropology/sociology, property rights, human rights, resource economics, climate change adaptation, environmental compliance and management);* Previous experience managing integrated teams (e.g., Project Director, Chief of Party, Country Director or Team Leader);* Ability to work in multi-disciplinary, cross cultural teams - in the Home Office and the field - with strong written, oral, and presentation skills;* Demonstrated commitment to client satisfaction, through technical excellence of deliverables and/or managerial strengths in scope, schedule, and budget;* Functional competency in at least one major foreign language;* High level proficiency in MS Office applications;* Must be comfortable working in a fast paced and sometimes intense work environment;* This position requires frequent short-term international field work (30% - 50%); and* U.S. citizenship or a valid U.S. work permit is an absolute requirement.
To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line application process:* A letter of application explaining individual qualifications for this opportunity* A current CV in reverse chronological format* A list of at least 3 professional references including name, contact information, and statement of relationship to the reference.* Writing Sample (must be sole authorship, maximum 10 pages)

How to applyUSA NGO Jobs Vacancies  :
Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered.
Apply online at: https://careers.tetratechintdev.com/ARDCareers/App/USPostingDetail.aspx?...
No phone calls will be accepted.
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. We are a diverse company, including individuals with expertise in science, research, engineering, construction, and information technology. Our strength is in collectively providing integrated services—delivering the best solutions to meet our clients' needs. With more than 14,000 employees worldwide, 350 offices worldwide and 2.75 Billion revenue in FY 2012, Tetra Tech’s capabilities span the entire project cycle. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer.

United States of America: Program Assistant/Senior Programme Assistant: Eurasia

Organization: National Democratic Institute
Country: United States of America
Closing date: July 28, 2013

USA NGO Jobs Vacancies Summary: support the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of democratic development programs in Central Asia and Turkey. Acts as a contact point for headquarters to an office abroad and provides support through grants administration program Central Asia and Turkey, including financial reconciliations, review electronic processing transfers, drafting of budgets and work plans, travel and events coordination and drafting of donor reports. Contribute to the design process of the programme through research, participation in strategic discussions, coordinating proposal processes and elaboration of proposals. Keeps abreast of and reports on political developments in Central Asia and Turkey.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provides administrative and logistic support, electronic transfers, financial review and reconciliations organize trips or events
  • Point of contact for an overseas Office ensures that requests are promptly field
  • Prepares budgets, controls the spending programme with direction from manager
  • Coordinate proposal and donor reporting processes
  • Donor reports and draw up proposals with direction from manager
  • Participates in the strategic planning and program design discussions
  • Write minutes of internal meetings, news and brief summaries of meetings in Central Asia and Turkey
Professional requirements
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Courses and/or experience in international development or democracy, community organizing, political campaigns, non-profits, grants administration, strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, or be a plus related
  • Life/work experience/preferred travelling abroad
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Good interpersonal skills to interact effectively between teams, cultures and with all levels of personnel
  • Good analysis skills: ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
  • Good problem solving skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively present information and respond to questions
  • Knowledge and interest in the base budget and accounting procedures
  • Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
  • Demonstrated interest in scholarship management and democratic development
  • Interest and knowledge of the Eurasia region, preferred
  • Russian language skills or more Turkish
  • Knowledge of MS Office and Google spreadsheets and documents
Apply here: http://www.Click2Apply.net/gt4z48m
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United States of America: Program Coordinator

Country: United States of America
Closing date: 28 Jul 2013

USA NGO Jobs Vacancies PSI seeks a Program Coordinator (PC) to support program management functions in the Southern Africa division. The PC will have wide ranging responsibilities and work with PSI staff at all levels both in Washington and overseas. The position requires flexibility and willingness to assume varied duties and projects with an emphasis on administrative tasks. This position is based in Washington, D.C. and reports to the Senior Program Manager for Southern Africa.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The PC is responsible for backstopping duties for Madagascar and Namibia ensuring smooth and timely flow of work. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Backstopping Responsibilities• Serving as a liaison between country platforms, Program Manager, donors, and executive, technical and functional departments• Assist field offices with / respond to cyclical demands (e.g. Annual Operating Budget, marketing plans, merit based objectives)• Support proposal and budget submissions• Liaise with contracts department and track/respond to contracts issues• Maintain electronic and hard copy files of all relevant programmatic information• Conduct non-suspense reclassifications• Review monthly narrative reports submitted by the platform• Assisting with proposal development (Budget development, and overall coordination of proposal submission) • Tracking and budgeting department salaries for annual operating budgets, donor budgets and project billing• Monitoring contract compliance of donor-funded projects• Completing monthly financial status reports review (“ASR review”), and quarterly sales and procurement analysis • Managing communications with overseas staff, including HCN Management staff • Creating, reviewing, updating and realigning donor budgets• Monitoring procurement for country platforms
• Assist in tracking and analyzing budget and health performance data of country programs• Perform monthly reviews of project finances utilizing PSI’s Lawson accounting system
• Conduct labor and expenses journal entry corrections as needed • Prepare and/or edit presentations, proposals, and reports • Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree• At least two years of experience working in a fast paced office environment• Experience living outside the United States and in multicultural environments• Advanced computer skills (MS Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint)• Excellent organizational and administrative skills with special attention to detail and timeliness• Proven ability to develop routines to manage large workloads and organize work efficiently• Readiness to interact with a variety of people and assume diverse duties and tasks
Successful candidates will be customer service oriented, exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills; have proven problem solving ability; be able to work efficiently and quickly under pressure; be able to prioritize and perform multiple tasks; and have the ability to work with minimal supervision and follow through on assignments. Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated interest in international health and development issues.
Status:ExemptLevel 8

How to apply USA NGO Jobs Vacancies:
Please apply online at www.psi.org. No calls or emails please.PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.

United States of America: Communications Manager, Education, Social and Economic Development

Organization: FHI 360
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 31 Jul 2013

USA NGO Jobs Vacancies FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender equality, youth, research, technology, communication and social marketing — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries and all U.S. states. We seek qualified candidates for the position of Communications Manager, Education, Social and Economic Development in Washington, DC.
Position Description:
To work collaboratively within a dynamic, fast-paced, deadline-oriented, multi-media communications department to act as liaison between Corporate Communications and key sectors that include education and social and economic development. Key functions include developing strong partnerships with program leads/team members and providing strategic and tactical communications support and counsel. The position will require working within a matrixed organizational structure where sector work is implemented in multiple regions, each with unique priorities and challenges. As this position will be responsible for overseeing communications for various sectors, strong account management skills will be essential to success. Specific responsibilities include:Developing systems and processes to initiate proactive outreach to key sector leaders in order to create partnerships and regular exchange of information.Generating corporate communications material such as web content, fact sheets, brochures, reports for a range of audiences including, but not limited to, governments, funders and partners, leaders in key sector areas, and local audiences around the world; must have the ability to create content and manage approvals, production and distribution.Contributing to: FHI 360’s over-arching narrative; stories; and key messages within the overall corporate communication strategy in order to position FHI 360’s global leadership in human development.Managing inter-team processes and ensuring that tasks are completed on time and within budget.Managing, mentoring and overseeing junior staff to meet departmental and organizational goals.Working with other Communications team members on communications initiatives that cross sectors and regions where FHI 360 has a strong presence.Representing Communications on FHI 360 task forces and committees; serve as brand ambassador in relevant external forums.Contributing, through everyday actions, to an organizational culture of diversity, commitment to social change, high performance, continuous quality improvement and innovation.
Minimal Requirements:
MA/MS with 5-7 of communications experience; BS/BA with 7-9 years of relevant experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.6-8 years of experience in public health, international development, or public policy; or equivalent years and experience in international development.Contemporary experience in multi-media communications, with strong skills in writing.Evidence of successful project management.Evidence of successful personnel management.Evidence of skills in working as part of a team, meeting deadlines, and consistent and steady performance in a fast-paced and high profile environment.

How to apply USA NGO Jobs Vacancies:
https://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FHI&cws=1&...
FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careers or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.
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